Tesco staff keep faith in its shares

AUTHOR(S)

Brockett, James

PUB. DATE

November 2008

SOURCE

People Management;11/27/2008, Vol. 14 Issue 24, p8

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on a share option scheme at Great Britain-based Tesco that remains popular, despite volatile share prices. More than 69,000 employees registered for the 2008 save-as-you-earn (SAYE) scheme, in which staff put aside between Â£5 and Â£50 a month towards share options. Staff put savings into the plan, enabling them to buy shares in Tesco at a discounted option price.

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35766865

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